DESCRIPTION: (3 Pc) Hanging Wooden Monkeys depicting the "The three wise monkeys", a Japanese pictorial maxim, embodying the proverbial principle "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil". The three monkeys are Mizaru, who sees no evil, covering his eyes Kikazaru, who hears no evil, covering his ears and Iwazaru, who speaks no evil, covering his mouth. There are various meanings ascribed to the monkeys and the proverb including associations with being of good mind, speech and action. CIRCA: 20th Century. DIMENSIONS: Each monkey is approx. H: 7 1/2" W: 2 3/4". CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.